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Originally Posted by Karnajj
Originally Posted by zipy46
Talked to a US Express fellow at the docks and he told me that
thier trucks computer will compensate for idle times... In other words if you can idle all night but the computer will reduce the speed down from 68 to 65 in order to get back its fuel mileage. yeah, I like to be warm in my bunk---opti-idle sometimes fails to kick in HVAC controller error-but I've got mine to idle continously anyway.....with a system like that...by end of winter---I'd be getting passed by the Amish in their buggies until summer. Could probably hitch up a team of ox and go faster. |
Re: Is there a company similar to Crete without the opti idl
Kbraut832- CFM has a very good point- You live close enough to Houston( Spring,TX) with your experience---why not a local gig?
I could understand- if you lived out in the sticks like I do- or is it personal choice?[/quote] Can't find a local job that pays enough, need to make more than 1K a week. Any suggestions? |
Re: Is there a company similar to Crete without the opti idl
Originally Posted by kbraut832
Hi, I have been offered a job with Crete but am not too thrilled with the opti idle, I have enough problems sleeping and don't need that thing waking me up. I have 20+ years of driving, 7 or so OTR, and need something with similar pay to Crete. Thanks in advance for your help and keep safe out there.
Not tryinh to be a recruiter, just telling ya what you can get at Barr Nunn, With your 7 years and if you have Hazmat you would start at .41 per mile with fairly regular increases and bonuses. |
Re: Is there a company similar to Crete without the opti idl
Originally Posted by Jagerbomber
Originally Posted by kbraut832
Hi, I have been offered a job with Crete but am not too thrilled with the opti idle, I have enough problems sleeping and don't need that thing waking me up. I have 20+ years of driving, 7 or so OTR, and need something with similar pay to Crete. Thanks in advance for your help and keep safe out there.
Not tryinh to be a recruiter, just telling ya what you can get at Barr Nunn, With your 7 years and if you have Hazmat you would start at .41 per mile with fairly regular increases and bonuses. |
I drive for KLLM, 7 yrs otr will get you .41 and .03 bonus if you run 30k each quarter. Will make about 57k this yr., running legal and sleeping at night.
They have been a good fit for me since '93 but like all companies they are not for everyone, but worth a phone call to a recruiter. Newer trks have APU'snd those that don't can idle without alot of grief, theyjust askyou to shut off when not in the truck and when you can to save on $3 plus a gallon fuel. |
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